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MORE PLEASE. NOW. // REVIEW: ReMade Season 1 Episodes 14 and 15

Titles: The Slow Fade (ReMade Season 1 Episode 14)
Author: Matthew Cody
Publication Date: December 14th 2016
Publisher: Serial Box Publishing
Part of a Series?: Yes, Episode 14/15 of ReMade Season 1
I Got A Copy Through: The Publisher (THANK YOU!)

Buy Links: Episodes are available in text and audio and can be enjoyed through the Serial Box App, at SerialBox.com, or wherever eBooks are sold.

Blurb Description:
You live. You love. You Die. Now RUN. ReMade is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that will take readers past the boundaries of time, space, and even death.

This is the 14th episode of ReMade, a 15-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode was written by Matthew Cody.

After a long journey with many trials and tribulations, the teens had finally started to think they’d found someplace to call home. Little did they know the city of Arcadia was also someone. When she finally makes contact, it’s with a grim request – and how the group responds will have major consequences.

ReMade Season One: In one moment the lives of twenty-three teenagers are forever changed, and it’s not just because they all happen to die. “ReMade” in a world they barely recognize – one with robots, space elevators, and unchecked jungle – they must work together to survive. They came from different places, backgrounds, and families, and now they might be the last people on earth. Lost meets The Maze Runner in this exciting serial adventure.

Titles: The End Of The Beginning (ReMade Season 1 Episode 15)
Author: Kiersten White
Publication Date: December 21th 2016
Publisher: Serial Box Publishing
Part of a Series?: Yes, Episode 15/15 of ReMade Season 1
I Got A Copy Through: The Publisher (THANK YOU!)

Buy Links: Episodes are available in text and audio and can be enjoyed through the Serial Box App, at SerialBox.com, or wherever eBooks are sold.

Blurb Description:
You live. You love. You Die. Now RUN. ReMade is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that will take readers past the boundaries of time, space, and even death.

This is the 15th episode of ReMade, a 15-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode was written by Kiersten White.

Things move quickly after Holden initiates the shutdown sequence of Arcadia. Questions swirl as they grab supplies and hurry to stay ahead of the oncoming caretakers whose circuitry seems programmed to kill. With danger closing in, the time has come to run. True, they have a map – though to what they aren’t quite sure.

ReMade Season One: In one moment the lives of twenty-three teenagers are forever changed, and it’s not just because they all happen to die. “ReMade” in a world they barely recognize – one with robots, space elevators, and unchecked jungle – they must work together to survive. They came from different places, backgrounds, and families, and now they might be the last people on earth. Lost meets The Maze Runner in this exciting serial adventure.

Season One will unfold across 15 episodes beginning September 14^th, with a new installment dropping every Wednesday until the season finale on December 21^st. Jump into this digital serial, available in both text and audio, and find out what the future of fiction holds.

Before you start this review, you should download you FREE copy of Book One in this AWESOME season here.

Or, you can read my review of Episode 1, Shadows and Dreams, written by Matthew Cody here, Episode two, Hungry by Andrea Philips here, Episode Three, Home, Perilious Home here, Episode 4, The Most Dangerous Game here Episode 5, Umta here, Episode 6, Reality No-Show here, Episode 7, Mourning Train here, Episode 8, End Of The Line here Episode 9, Whiteout here, Episode 10, Mirror Of Fate here, Episode 11, We're Dead In This Ghost Town here and Episode 12, Modern History, here and Episode 13, Memories of Arcadia, here.

Let's be honest, I'm only a one little bookdragon who would gladly die under the weight of her TBR Pile and who has NO SELF CONTROL when it comes to books. So, it doesn't come as a surprise to me (and it probably to you as well) when I say that well, I binge read through these last two #ReMade episodes SO FAST, I have no idea how to differentiate the both of them.

Hence, the joint review.

I started this series out in September when it released after the lovely people over at Serial Box Publishing, asked me to read and review it on here. WELL, HOW COULD I RESIST? Book EPISODES? That's like my two favourite pass times COMBINED!

Both of these Episodes were WOAH. Fast paced, intense and filled with this FEAR coursing through you, wondering what would happen to the teens, whether they would be attacked by the caretakers, would they leave the city, if they did, would they even make it out? BASICALLY, THERE WERE A LOT OF QUESTIONS. And while we got the answers, ReMade ends of a HUGE cliffhanger that will leave you DYING for season two.

Oh, and also, a PARTICULAR PERSON that I loved dies (no spoilers) and my HEART IS BROKEN. I don't think I've quite processed it, because it happened in the final scene, but DAMN this character was one of the BEST. *cries*

All in all, this is one series DEFINITELY worth immersing yourself into, especially if Dystopian Societies, Survival and The Maze Runner are your thing!

ReMade is a serial presented episodically in 15 parts by Serial Box Publishing.

In one moment the lives of twenty-three teenagers are forever changed, and it’s not just because they all happen to die. Remade in a world they barely recognize – one with robots, space elevators, and unchecked jungle – they must work together to solve the mystery and stay alive. They came from different places, backgrounds, and families, and now they are our only hope. Lost meets The Maze Runner in this thrilling serial that combines contemporary YA with classic Science Fiction to fling you headfirst into adventure.

Matthew Cody hails from St. Louis and holds a Master’s Degree in Theater from the University of Alabama with a focus on Shakespeare. He is a graduate of the Clarion Writers Workshop and currently resides New York City with his family. His published works include the award-winning Powerless and The Supers of Noble's Green series, the Robin Hood re-imaging Will in Scarlet, and his current series The Secrets of the Pied Piper. MatthewCody.com. @Matthew_Cody.

Kiersten White is the NYT bestselling author of the Paranormalcy trilogy, the Mind Games series, Illusions of Fate, The Chaos of Stars, In the Shadows with artist Jim Di Bartolo, and the upcoming historical reimagining, And I Darken. She has one tall husband and three small children and lives near the ocean, where her life is perfectly normal. She also gives the world’s most awkward hugs. kierstenwhite.com. @KierstenWhite.

Serial Box produces and publishes fiction serials, blending story production and distribution practices from television, book publishing and narrative podcasting. These team-written original serials span a range of genres including sci fi / fantasy, espionage, contemporary and historical drama, post-apocalyptic, etc. Serial Box delivers episodes to fans’ digital devices every Wednesday over the course of 13-16 week seasons. Each episode is available in ebook and audio and takes about 40 minutes to enjoy. Learn more at Serial Box.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and our blog.

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HOLY WOW // REVIEW: Memories of Arcadia by Andrea Philips (ReMade S01E13)

Title: Modern History (ReMade Season 1 Episode 13)
Author: Andrea Philips
Publication Date: December 7th 2016
Publisher: Serial Box Publishing
Part of a Series?: Yes, Episode 13/15 of ReMade Season 1
I Got A Copy Through: The Publisher (THANK YOU!)

Buy Links: Episodes are available in text and audio and can be enjoyed through the Serial Box App, at SerialBox.com, or wherever eBooks are sold.

Blurb Description:
You live. You love. You Die. Now RUN. ReMade is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that will take readers past the boundaries of time, space, and even death.

This is the 13th episode of ReMade, a 15-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode was written by Andrea Phillips.

Arcadia knows what it means to be lonely; she’s had no visitors for an awfully long time. So when a group of haggard teens tumble unto her streets, she welcomes then with open arms and plays host the best she can remember. Of course, they have no idea she’s there watching, listening, helping. But she doesn’t mind – after all, hers is half lost anyway.

ReMade Season One: In one moment the lives of twenty-three teenagers are forever changed, and it’s not just because they all happen to die. “ReMade” in a world they barely recognize – one with robots, space elevators, and unchecked jungle – they must work together to survive. They came from different places, backgrounds, and families, and now they might be the last people on earth. Lost meets The Maze Runner in this exciting serial adventure.

Season One will unfold across 15 episodes beginning September 14^th, with a new installment dropping every Wednesday until the season finale on December 21^st. Jump into this digital serial, available in both text and audio, and find out what the future of fiction holds.

Before you start this review, you should download you FREE copy of Book One in this AWESOME season here.

I ABSOLUTELY loved Arcadia, the AI, and all her quirks. I adored the scene with the chocolate chip cookies, I LOVED how she saw the different characters in the ReMade team in a way that we didn't and how we saw a lot of fledgling crushes bloom into tiny romances, and I ADORED how they explained the caretakers from Arcadia's point of view.

And the ending. ACK.

I can't wait to see what Arcadia wants with Holden. *runs away to start Episode 14!*

ReMade is a serial presented episodically in 15 parts by Serial Box Publishing.

Andrea Phillips is a transmedia writer, game designer and author. She is on the writing team for season 2 of the urban fantasy serial Bookburners as well as ReMade. Her debut novel is Revision, an SF thriller about a wiki where your edits come true. She has also worked on iOS fitness games Zombies, Run! and The Walk; The Maester's Path for HBO's Game of Thrones; human rights game America 2049; and the independent commercial ARG Perplex City. She also writes an ongoing column about video games called Metagames for Strange Horizons. Her nonfiction book A Creator's Guide to Transmedia Storytelling is used to teach digital storytelling at universities around the world.

AndreaPhillips.com. @Andrhia.

Have you heard of Serial Box Publishing? What do you think of Episode Books, and would you read them?

What do you think of ReMade so far?

Intense. Heartbreaking. // REVIEW: Modern History by Carrie Harris (ReMade S01E12)

Title: Modern History (ReMade Season 1 Episode 11)
Author: Carrie Harris
Publication Date: November 30th 2016
Publisher: Serial Box Publishing
Part of a Series?: Yes, Episode 12/15 of ReMade Season 1
I Got A Copy Through: The Publisher (THANK YOU!)

Buy Links: Episodes are available in text and audio and can be enjoyed through the Serial Box App, at SerialBox.com, or wherever eBooks are sold.

Blurb Description:
You live. You love. You Die. Now RUN. ReMade is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that will take readers past the boundaries of time, space, and even death.

This is the 12th episode of ReMade, a 15-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode was written by Carrie Harris.

Cole is what you’d call a “salt of the earth” type. He works hard, loves his girl, and feels best when he’s being useful – which makes being injured particularly frustrating. When the others go off exploring and leave him behind again, he’s finally had enough. With Naveah as his accomplice he sets off to find answers of his own, and ends up learning more than he wanted.

ReMade Season One: In one moment the lives of twenty-three teenagers are forever changed, and it’s not just because they all happen to die. “ReMade” in a world they barely recognize – one with robots, space elevators, and unchecked jungle – they must work together to survive. They came from different places, backgrounds, and families, and now they might be the last people on earth. Lost meets The Maze Runner in this exciting serial adventure.

Before you start this review, you should download you FREE copy of Book One in this AWESOME season here.

I'm not really sure how to review this episode, or what to say, but it was filled with one emotion: Pain.

I opened this episode the minute after I finished reviewing the previous one, We're Dead In This Ghost Town, as there was a "Next On ReMade" attached to the end of it that promised a museum with answers attached, and I couldn't resist.

And now, I'm just shocked. I have no idea what to say, or how to review this episode without spoiling it, because this is ESSENTIAL to the plot line. Everything up to this point had just been a guess, but now the team finally got answers about where they are, why they're in this place and what happened to the lives they remember.

This episode was written in a new viewpoint, Cole, who's leg was injured in the Caretaker attack a bunch on episodes ago.

From the minute he started narrating, I knew Cole was someone easy to fall in love with. A reliable person, an young father and hard worker, I adored him and then FELT every inch of his pain as he did.

I'm not going to spoil this episode, I'm only going to say HOW SAD I am that I don't have the next episode ready to read, because ReMade is turning out to be better than I ever expected, and I NEED MORE.

A fast paced, pain filled rollercoaster that I can't wait to ride again. 4 stars.

ReMade is a serial presented episodically in 15 parts by Serial Box Publishing.

Carrie Harris was born in Chicago but if you ask her, she’ll say she’s from Ohio. Her interests include English Literature, brains, and hot geek boys. She has held a string of very incongruous jobs but in between autopsies and studying mad cows, she wrote for various tabletop roleplaying games and textbook companies. These days she writes books for teens, tweens, and adults while also being the Marketing Director for Evil Hat Productions. Her published works include Bad Taste in Boys, and Demon Derby. CarrieHarrisBooks.com. @CarrHarr.

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An Entertaining Episode // REVIEW: We're Dead In This Ghost Town by E.C.Myers (ReMade S01E11)

We're Dead in This Ghost Town (ReMade #1.11)

Title: We're Dead In This Ghost Town (ReMade Season 1 Episode 11)
Author: E.C.Myers
Publication Date: November 23rd 2016
Publisher: Serial Box Publishing
Part of a Series?: Yes, Episode 11/15 of ReMade Season 1
I Got A Copy Through: The Publisher (THANK YOU!)

Buy Links: Episodes are available in text and audio and can be enjoyed through the Serial Box App, at SerialBox.com, or wherever eBooks are sold.

Blurb Description: You live. You love. You Die. Now RUN. ReMade is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that will take readers past the boundaries of time, space, and even death.

This is the 11th episode of ReMade, a 15-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode was written by E.C. Myers.

In hopes of finding civilization, people, answers, the group journeys to the city whose lights they’ve been able to see from miles away. But group dynamics can be just as hard to navigate as a new city – especially when death and dragons are involved.

ReMade Season One: In one moment the lives of twenty-three teenagers are forever changed, and it’s not just because they all happen to die. “ReMade” in a world they barely recognize – one with robots, space elevators, and unchecked jungle – they must work together to survive. They came from different places, backgrounds, and families, and now they might be the last people on earth. Lost meets The Maze Runner in this exciting serial adventure.

Before you start this review, you should download you FREE copy of Book One in this AWESOME season here.

Truth be told, while nothing BAD happened, this was one of the most entertaining episodes I've read, and I loved it. Also, there was a Game of Thrones reference and EEEEK. If I died without finishing the show, I'd probably be sad too.

This episode is all about the city that May discovered a two episodes ago, one with ACTUAL modern structures and lights (so by assumption, electricity) that the team (do they have a name?) has finally decided to explore. Told from Loki's viewpoint, who I didn't really like in the last episode, We're Dead In This Ghost Town is fun, filled with bonding, jokes and cool technology and I WANT MORE.

If you remember from Episode 4, I didn't quite like Loki, or his story, but now, in Episode 11, I finally managed to connect with him as we learn the second part of his story. (HEARTBREAKING, by the way)

While I finally started liking Loki, what I liked more about this episode was the friendship that was forged between Loki and Holden, out very first narrator. As the talk about their mistakes, how they got to this nowhere place they're at, and bond over the cool tech and DRAGONS (ACK. #DragonLove) they find this sort of rhythm that I loved.

I loved it, I can't wait for more. 4.5 stars.

ReMade is a serial presented episodically in 15 parts by Serial Box Publishing.

E. C. Myers was assembled in the U.S. from Korean and German parts and raised by a single mother and a public library in Yonkers, New York. He garnered a degree in Visual Arts from Columbia University which he completely neglects to use in his current life as a freelance writer and editor. A graduate of Clarion West, his stories have been published in Kaleidoscope: Diverse YA Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories, Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine, and Space and Time magazine. His novel Fair Coin won the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy. ECMyers.net. @ECMyers.